Recent research identifying the underlying mechanisms of peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage, has raised the prospect that drug therapies can be developed for the treatment of this condition, which causes pain, numbness and/or tingling in the hands and feet

About half of all those with diabetes suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that causes tingling, numbness and sometimes excruciating pain that can lead to serious problems

Neuropathy is a problem that many people with diabetes can’t avoid. At its extremes, neuropathy can even lead to gangrene and amputation of toes or feet. It was similar to the way that people with severe diabetic neuropathy can find even the feel of clothes on their skin to be painful.

A research team provides a paradigm shift in the understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying diabetic peripheral neuropathy and wound healing in the treatment of corneal and skin diabetic ulcers MORE >>

Neuropathy, along with retinopathy and heart disease are the big three of diabetes-related complications. It’s important to be aware of all of the potential causes of neuropathy symptoms, of which diabetes is just one, and the possible treatments. There are two different common types of neuropathy: Peripheral and Autonomic. Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes American Diabetes Association complications exercise insulin neuropathy retinopathy MORE >>

Results of a small study of people with tingling pain in their hands and feet have added to evidence that so-called prediabetes is more damaging to motor nerves than once believed, report scientists MORE >>